Quick-hit thoughts: Bill Belichick wanted him to go wire to wire -- both on the field and during the week -- to fully experience what it would be like in the event he was the starter. Garoppolo had some miscues, but his overall command has been impressive.

Quick-hit thoughts: The 50 snaps for Dobson's conditioning was a positive, as Bill Belichick noted after the game. Julian Edelman, Brandon LaFell and Danny Amendola earned the night off, reflecting their standing on the depth chart, as well as their veteran status.

Quick-hit thoughts: Before the game, the question was if Wright would play because he had been acquired just two days earlier. That he was on the field for 43 snaps was impressive -- preseason game or not.